This compact controller provides an adjustable start retard to help high compression engines crank over easily, plus has a single stage retard. The unit measures 2.75x 2.37x 1.25 and simply connects between the distributor and the MSD Ignition. Two rotary dials offer simple adjustments.
MSD Start and Step Timing Retard Control 8987 Digitally Controlled
Easily Set A Start Retard And S Step Retard Improves Cranking On Engines w/Locked Out Timing Single Stage Of Retard Adjusted With Rotary Dials Must Be Used With MSD 6/7/8-Series Ignitions Connects To Magnetic Pickups Or Points Works On 4/6/8 Cylinder EnginesThis digitally controlled accessory allows you to select a 5┬ ¼Î“ê₧, 10┬ ¼Î“ê₧, 15┬ ¼Î“ê₧ or 20┬ ¼Î“ê₧ of retard while the engine is cranking. By pulling the timing back during cranking the pressure being applied to the starter, flywheel and the rotating assembly of the engine is lessened so the engine will start easier. Once the engine starts or when the key is released the timing returns to the set mechanical amount.The Start and Step also features a single stage of retard making it ideal for nitrous engines. This retard can easily be activated when the nitrous is turned on, or add a switch for a high speed retard. You can simply dial in 1┬ ¼Î“ê₧-15┬ ¼Î“ê₧ with the rotary dial for quick adjustments. The Start and Step will easily connect to magnetic pickups and has a points input as well, plus it can work on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines.Features:Compatible with 4, 6 or 8-cylinder enginesAccepts points, amplifiers and mag pickup trigger signals
Accepts points, amplifiers and mag pickup trigger signals The Start and Step also features a single stage of retard making it ideal for nitrous engines. This retard can easily be activated when the nitrous is turned on, or add a switch for a high speed retard. You can simply dial in 1 degrees-15 degrees with the rotary dial for quick adjustments. The Start and Step will easily connect to magnetic pickups and has a points input as well, plus it can work on 4, 6 or 8-cylinder engines.Product Description:
Timing Controller Start and Step Retard Control Stage Retard 1-15 Degrees Sold IndividuallyRacers never stop experimenting as they search for every way to wring out more power or handling performance to to gain an edge over the competition. The team at MSD is no different as we strive to deliver the products you need to meet your performance goals. We continue to innovate and invent components and technology that deliver performance and reliability with products that are easy to use and install. Over the course of 40-plus years, MSD Performance has been driving the development of innovative components that helped shape the way our cars race and perform. From super speedways to road courses, land speed racing to top fuel dragsters, and of course your traditional hot rod, MSD has provided the components to fire nearly anything in motorsports. MSD was the first company to develop and offer the multiple sparking, capacitive discharge ignition for engines. The line of MSD 6-Series Ignitions are the most popular aftermarket ignitions in the world due to our race-proven performance on the track and our reliability on the street! Early on, MSD focused squarely on ignition systems with revolutionary products like the multiple sparking CD ignition, timing and rev controls, billet aluminum distributors and the Pro-Mag, an incredible breakthrough in power and endurance. Today MSD is developing electronics for your entire powertrain. The Atomic EFI systems for the LS engine platform and throttle body are now complemented with a transmission controller. Our DynaForce Starters and Alternators ensure that your engine cranks over to fire up and the Alternators keep it charged. MSD is poised to deliver components that work and communicate together to provide performance and value.
